Beaudesert Bulletin 24 March 2023

The little hall that could

By Susie Cunningham

A tight-knit community 10 minutes out of Beaudesert is keeping its country hall alive for generations to come through a thinking outside the box approach.

Workshops, weddings and events have been filling Kerry Memorial Hall, which was built in 1946 by the local farming community and is still considered a hub for the valley.

Renovations take shape: story page 5

By Susie Cunningham

To have a conversation with Liz Avery is to learn something.

It’s not that she professes to be an expert on anything. In fact, she is a self-described ‘dilettante’ - which the Ox-

Liz Avery

ford Dictionary defines as, ‘A person who does or studies something but is not serious about it and does not have much knowledge’.

But her observant and intentional, appreciative and articulate way of being in

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the world spills out to those around her.

Liz, 74, is a self-educated lifelong learner who has always had her nose buried in a book, and she treasures the insights gained through reading.

“The most important thing in life is to think of others, to walk in another’s shoes. People say reading fiction is a waste of time but it’s certainly not, because you learn about the human condition,” she said.

Liz grew up in Murwillumbah - God’s own country - but didn’t appreciate it at the time.

She was born in 1949, the third youngest of seven kids to Richard and Dorothy.

Her big sister Bev, 10 years her senior, remains a dear friend and they exchange ‘Wordle’ word game results every day.

One of Liz’s earliest memories, from when she was four, reflects a lifelong love of gardening.

“One of my favourite smells is rain on hot soil to the point I used to eat the dirt,” she said.

“My mother always gardened, but I garden in an ad hoc way. I see something I like and plonk it in whether or not it’s suitable, so I’ve made a few blunders. There’s lots of weeds but you don’t look at the weeds, do you?”

Liz met Bruce at a CWA function when she was a governess on a sheep station out west.

They were married in Avalon Sydney in 1969, the year man walked on the moon.

“It’s like winning the lottery, because I was only 19 when I met Bruce and what do you know at 19 for good-

ness sakes?” she said. The pair moved from Orange, New South Wales, to Beaudesert in 1977 for Bruce’s job at the meatworks, raised daughters Kate and Rosalind here and now love being grandparents to Toby, Ethan, Clara and Grace.

Liz became part of the community through the kids’ activities and worked for respected former local GP Dr Chris Tracey-Patte OAM for nearly 20 years.

She is part of A Choired Taste, Beaudesert’s Christmas Spirit Yarnbombing and the U3A Nordic walking and gardening groups, frequents Beaudesert Library and delivers the Beaudesert Bulletin each fortnight.

She is a bowel cancer survivor and approaches life with matter-offact positivity.

“I can’t abide people who say, ‘it’s not fair’. Life wasn’t meant to be fair. It is what it is, and you deal with it. Everybody has challenges, but the blessings far outweigh the challenges.”

Spotlight on health workforce

By Susie Cunningham

Advocates for healthcare in rural communities like Beaudesert are calling for collaborative care models to address a broader maternity care crisis across the state.

The Beaudesert Hospital maternity unit, which reopened in 2014 after a hard-fought community battle, continues to be the envy of rural communities across the state.

However, as talks continue to address the significant healthcare challenges in other rural communities, Beaudesert Hospital advocates are keeping a close eye on their local services.

The Bulletin understands staff from Beaudesert Hospital attended Queensland Health’s Women’s Health Workforce Forum on 2 March, which focused on workforce challenges impacting women’s health services in regional, rural and remote parts of the state.

Rural Doctors Association of Queensland (RDAQ) President Dr Matt Masel and General Manager Marg Moss,

who were also at the forum, said collaborative care models were crucial in addressing the state’s growing maternity care crisis and described local birthing as a ‘keystone to rural healthcare’ in its newly released Maternity Care Position Paper.

Health workforce issues came into focus again when Member for Scenic Rim Jon Krause hosted Queensland Leader of the Opposition David Crisafulli for a ‘Health Crisis Town Hall’ at the Beaudesert CWA Hall in early March.

In response to an enquiry from the Bulletin, Mr Krause said it was important to build on Beaudesert Hospital’s strengths.

“Beaudesert Hospital – particularly its size and location – sees it rely on doctors that are rural generalists with particular areas of specialisation (for example, emergency medicine, obstetrics, anaesthetics),” he said.

“It is a model that includes midwives and nursing staff and is proven to work. Ensuring the future of these services – and

others in rural and regional Queensland – requires a commitment by QLD Health at the political and administrative level to train and recruit people for these roles.

“I’m glad that constant pressure has kept services on foot at Beaudesert. If there are impediments, such as pay inequity between metropolitan roles and others, those barriers need to be removed. In the longer term, expansion of

Beaudesert Hospital and its services will likely change the mix of skills required and should bring more specialised services and personnel to Beaudesert Hospital.

“We have seen a lot of talk about these issues in the past 4-5 years, but still only deterioration in rural health services in Queensland. I know that staff from Beaudesert Hospital were present in the forum, and I’d be keen to

seek a briefing from Government about how this forum will improve the situation.

“In particular, when the Minister references “workforce shortages” and “rotational support models”, I want to ensure this is not code for sending personnel from a hospital with a strong, established service to other parts of the State where the Government has dropped the ball and allowed services to cease.”

Member for Scenic Rim Jon Krause and Leader of the Opposition David Crisafulli in Beaudesert.

By Susie Cunningham

The women of Beaudesert heard about the love of family, community and trying new challenges when Mel Frazer was guest speaker at the 2023 Beaudesert Zonta International Women’s Day lunch.

Mel, who loves raising children Zac, Beau and Madeline with soulmate husband Brenden, works with local youth through her job at Beaudesert High and volunteering with Beaudesert Kingfishers.

She is quiet yet determined, always tackling adventures, from the Kokoda Challenge to her upcoming Larapinta Trail, and uplifting the people around her during the process.

Mel was open with lunch guests about her fear of public speaking but rose to the challenge, bolstered by the presence of her best friend, eldest son and in-laws in the audience.

“Never in a million years did I ever picture myself standing here in a room filled with peo-

ple talking about myself.

I am just an ordinary mum trying to be a good role model to my kids by practising what I preach,” she said.

“I want to show them that hard work and determination leads to success, that it is earned and

never given. I want them to stand up for what they believe in, to take risks, to have fun and to live life to the full.”

She shared about the importance of having a go.

“I am the industry liaison officer at Beaudesert High, where I support students with their career pathways through work experience, traineeships and apprenticeships,” she said.

“I never saw myself doing this role either, I dropped out of school before the end of year 10. School was never for me, sitting still has never been for me. It still isn’t. I’m a doer and a worker and so I left school and entered full-time employment as a town clerk. I have done everything from working the checkouts at Woolworths to working the bars in England, to cleaning the toilets in the cells

at the local Beauy police station. Whatever role I put my hand up for I always give it 100 per cent. It’s something I pride myself on.”

“Surround yourself with good people that support you and want to see you succeed, step outside your comfort zone and challenge yourself every now and again because you will be rewarded tenfold.”

Mel Frazer (centre) with Zonta Beaudesert Charter member Joan Gray and Area 3 Director Michelle Turner.

RENOVATIONS TAKE SHAPE

By Susie Cunningham

Freshly painted walls, smooth concrete paths and even air conditioning in the supper room are among renovations keeping Kerry Memorial Hall fresh for the future.

If the walls of the 77-year-old hall could talk, they’d tell stories of sweethearts courting at country dances, communities coming together for weddings and wakes, luncheons and meetings and family fun at table tennis, card nights, markets, concerts and birthday parties.

Those walls - and the beautiful crows ash dance floor - would tell stories of a community coming together in 1946 and again today, to create something to be proud of.

To keep raising money for the upkeep of the historic hall, the committee has been working hard at

securing grant funding and also putting on workshops for people to come try new things, from making resin boards to Turkish lamps.

Their efforts are paying off and the hall has become a hive of renovation activity as they use their hard-earned funds to engage local tradespeople to give the hall a new lease on life.

The hall has been repainted inside as well as on the building’s slats, doors and steps.

To improve accessibility to the hall’s wheelchair ramps, new concrete paths have been laid alongside the building and there is a new disabled toilet out the back.

There is a flash, shiny new pole standing tall in the front covered area and a timber half fence to define the front courtyard/ outdoor area as separate to the parking.

President Estelle Dean said it was rewarding to see the renovations taking shape.

“We’re trying to go down the path of bringing the community back into the hall and doing differ-

ent workshops for them. We need funds to maintain the hall because there’s still a lot of work to do,” she said.

She said honouring the hall’s history was a big part of securing its future.

“As we’ve had the walls painted, we’ve been grouping all the photos on the walls together in order as we put them back up, and there is a memorabilia corner where the old bar used to be,” she said.

Secretary Barb Ware-Crawford, Treasurer Trish Dunn, Events Coordinator Thea Ward, President Estelle Dean and Vice President Vicky Johnston.

Lani Deeran, Lyn Durre, Shirley Schwarz, Coral Miller

Aunties Gerry Page, Roslyn Yuke, Susan Paulson and Janis Page

Jennifer Ironside and Diane Ardrey

Jenny Enright and Cr Michael Enright

Dallas Davidson and Christelle Moller

Shelly Currie and Melissa Frazer

Focus on powerful women

By Susie Cunningham

Accomplished senior executive, entrepreneur, chairwoman, board director, ambassador and Royal Australian Navy veteran Penelope Twemlow captivated her audience as guest speaker at the 2023 Scenic Rim International Women’s Day Breakfast.

Ms Twemlow, who is co-founder and chairperson of not-for-profit organisation Women in Power, spoke to a full house at The Centre, Beaudesert at the popular annual Council event.

Introducing her to the room, Mayor Greg Christensen touched on her extensive resume, from being able to drive an 8500 tonne armed warship to taking out a long list of national awards for her leadership roles.

With great humour and

candour, Ms Twemlow shared about finding her passion, overcoming significant challenges and the value of hard work and self-belief.

She insisted that despite her achievements she was just like every other woman in the room, trying to do the best she could with what she’d been given, and urged them to be the best version of themselves.

“There are no tricks or shortcuts in my story, or in life for that matter. There is no magic pill that you can take to make things better,” she said.

“Each and every day, work quietly towards achieving your goals. Demonstrate your worth, never doubt that you are valuable, powerful and deserving of every chance and opportunity. Become involved, stay

connected, work well together. There are opportunities to be seized and goals to be achieved. Believe in yourself and embrace the values that make you who you are.”

In a sobering finish which had the room still with silence, Ms Twemlow opened up about her

horrific experience of domestic violence and ongoing journey to work through the trauma, underpinned by a fierce determination not to be defined by any of it.

“Never in a thousand years would I have thought that I, a successful woman with a bright

career ahead of me, who was kicking goals in all facets of her life, would become one of the statistics,” she said.

“Never did I ever think that I would be a survivor of domestic violence, but there is one thing that I am thankful for - at least I can say that I survived!”

Penelope Twemlow

Junior Farmers reconnect!

By Keer Moriarty

For people living in rural areas in the 1950s to the 1970s, the Rural Youth and Junior Farmers clubs were a great way to meet people and learn new skills.

Former members of these organisations from around the region are invited to a reunion on the first weekend in April.

The weekend features a dance and supper on 1 April at Tamrookum Hall for those who would like to get their dancing shoes on and a gathering on Sunday 2 April from 10am in Jubilee Park, Beaudesert.

Supported by the Queensland Education Department, the clubs provided post-school education to young people, encouraging better farming practices and commu-

nity spirit.

Arthur and Delma Day knew each other for many years but the Junior Farmers Association brought them together.

Delma was in the Beaudesert State High School Club and was President of the Club before joining Beaudeserrt.

Arthur was in the Woodhill Club and was Area Three Chairman for many years while Delma was Secretary/Treasurer.

“We used to go around to all the Clubs and visit their meetings,” said Arthur.

“We were good friends but a couple years later we got married.”

“It was a marvellous organisation.”

Margaret Dennis (nee Diekman) is looking forward to the celebrations.

She was involved in

many of the dressmaking competitions run by the Junior Farmers and won a State-wide competition at the age of 16.

“It was the only entertainment in the area, other

than the dances and it was good for people on the land,” she said.

“It is where I met my husband, Bert.”

Reunion organisers

Lani Deeran and Laurie

Dunn are keen to reunite people from around the district.

For enquiries please contact Lani Deeran on 0488 785 325 or Laurie Dunne on 0407 442 198.

Arthur and Delma Day, Jim Caswell, Laurie Dunne (front) and Margaret Dennis.

MORE FIREFIGHTERS NEEDED

By Susie Cunningham

The Scenic Rim’s new Area Commander has put out a call for more firefighters as crews gear up for a season of fast-moving grass fires.

As Area Commander for Scenic Rim, Beaudesert-based Inspector Joe Pope is responsible for 115 auxiliary personnel and 12 trucks across eight stations at Kooralbyn, Rathdowney, Beaudesert, Canungra, Harrisville, Kalbar, Boonah and Tamborine Mountain.

When the Beaudesert Bulletin caught up with Inspector Pope, he was short 15 staff across the Command, including needing five more staff in Beaudesert.

Inspector Pope has been with the Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) for 10 years

and was with the New Zealand Fire Service for 20 years before that.

He went straight from Rotorua to Rockhampton and after several years working out of the State Operations Centre, including during Covid and the floods, he was keen to get back into an operational role locally.

“I live down the road at Cedar Grove, so wanted to get back to an Area Command role and support the auxiliary firefighters in the area,” he said.

“We’re looking to bolster our crews locally, especially during the day, so we’re keen to recruit people who already live and work in Beaudesert.”

Auxiliary firefighters don’t need any experience in the field, but must be 18 or older, have held a class C drivers’ licence

for at least one year, be an Australian or New Zealand citizen and have their employers’ consent to leave work for callouts.

Auxiliary Firefighters are casual, station-based firefighters who respond to emergency situations when the demand arises. The roles are classed as 0.1 full time equivalent and most auxiliary firefighters also have paid work elsewhere.

Auxiliary work varies based on callouts and there is a two-hour weekly training requirement each week, with Beaudesert auxiliary staff training Wednesdays.

Beaudesert station has 17 firefighters and needs five more.

Inspector Pope said the work was varied.

“There’s car accidents, alarms at premises, struc-

ture fires, assisting with rescuing hikers on Mt Barney, farm accidents, clean-outs after flooding, assisting the rurals with grass fires - there’s plenty

of variety,” he said. “It’s a great way to gain difference experience, assist the community you live in, feel camaraderie with the crews.”

Inspector, Area Commander, Scenic Rim, Joe Pope.

2023 Scenic Rim Regional Council Division 1 by-election

Election information

A by-election is being held to elect a councillor for Division 1 of the Scenic Rim Regional Council.

You must vote if you are enrolled to vote in Scenic Rim Regional Council Division 1.

Election day is Saturday 15 April 2023.

Early voting is from Monday 3 April to Friday 14 April 2023.

Excluding weekends and public holidays on 7 and 10 April.

Postal vote applications close 7pm 3 April 2023. You can apply online or by phone.

Candidate nominations

To nominate as a candidate, you must:

■ complete a free online training course

■ have a dedicated bank account for campaign expenses

■ provide a $250 candidate deposit by cash or bank cheque, and

■ complete your nomination form and contact the Returning Officer on the details below to arrange lodgement of your nomination before 12pm Monday 27 March 2023.

Returning Officer Name: Leonie Walsh

Office: 6-8 Knoll Road Tamborine Mountain QLD 4272

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Mitre 10 backs Crop Swap

By Keer Moriarty

The first Beaudesert Community Crop Swap has received a boost for their first meeting, with the backing of local business Mitre 10.

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Beaudesert Community Crop Swap Coordinator, Jodie Clark says the community event will give people the opportunity to swap home grown produce, seedlings and handmade items.

“Crop Swap is global and they’ve been going for years,” she said.

“I think Sydney was the first one in Australia and now they’re every-

Successful Crop Swap groups are now running locally in Jimboomba, Canungra, Kooralbyn and Boonah.

Beaudesert Community Crop Swap will also have hand made items such as knitted and crocheted items and people are welcome to bring baked goods to swap.

swap is that no money changes hands.

Each table will have a sign, so it will be easy to place fruits, seedlings, cuttings, vegetables and handmade items.

There will be a ‘community love’ table where no exchange will be required, people can donate to that table and take from it without any expectation of a swap.

Unlike some Crop Swaps, pre-swaps will not be overseen by Jodie or anyone from the Crop Swap.

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In addition to provid ing the location, Hor ticulturalist Paul Allen from Mitre 10 will be at the Crop Swap to provide advice and answer questions from keen gardeners.

There will be a representative from Rocky Point to give advice about their mulch and potting mix products.

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Editor

Keer Moriarty

A bit of experience

There were a lot of McAuley College students undertaking work experience in various businesses around town during March and we were happy to host a student again this year.

What Saw Harry

From My Window with

Keer Moriarty, Editor Still Printing...

We’ve had a few work experience students in the last few years and I always enjoy getting a different perspective from younger people.

Harry Johnson was the student who came to us and we were all pretty impressed with how polite and helpful he was. He put a lot of effort into everything he did, from interviewing other students for an article on the McAuley College work experience (see page 13 for this one), through to bringing his dog in to be part of a future ‘People and their Pets’ column!

It is difficult to explain the feeling I had with the news that 100 regional News Corp papers stopped printing in a restructure that sees these papers with online presence only.

It is sad for communities who will lose their local newspaper. Years ago, the local paper was the backbone of a community. The people who owned the paper and the people who worked there were involved in their communities, they had their finger on the pulse and they knew the people in the towns.

No doubt this is still true for local journalists - but how many of those jobs will be shed in the move to digital?

Work experience certainly puts a little bit of pressure on the employers but it is also a great thing to be involved in.

The opportunity to give a Year 10 student an overview of your business, including jobs that they might not even have considered, is great.

It gives you the chance to give back to the community but it also allows you to see things from a slightly different perspective and maybe tweak or improve things in your own business.

What will the record keeping of townships look like? How can truth be disseminated without this grassroots vehicle of news? Because it is easy to see that a report about the refurbishment of the soccer club’s canteen or ‘what we did in the pandemic’ is real and true, but who will remember this when they are relegated to the archives of the internet? Where are the pictures to cut out and keep on the fridge? Or does none of that matter?

Harry and I were fortunate to pay a visit to Beaudesert Tyre Store who also had a work experience student and I really liked seeing the way that Jack was treated as a part of their team and looked after.

The Canungra Times belongs to me, but really it belongs to the community and I’ll keep doing what I can to make sure that continues.

I’m very grateful to Harry for his help this week and also to McAuley College staff for making the work experience possible.

By HARRY JOHNSON McAuley College, work experience student

Is the Tamborine Mountain Scarecrow Festival still on? The answer is yes but in what format is still undecided. The Scarecrow trail is definitely on and the dates are 11th to 20th September. Advertisements in papers, web site and face book will be appearing in early June providing all the detail. We hope to have a special guest on the Mountain who may open the festival and then provide an activity for families on Saturday 12th September. The Lantern Parade and other activities are subject to the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions. We have set a date of 1st August

The talk of Scarecrow Town is who will be the winner this year? We can put smiles back on faces by putting scarecrows out on the trail and entering the competitions. We are sure that Scarecrow Senior Poetry will be on and children can take

Entry is free and Entry Forms will be at various locations around the Mountain

So, the message is: put huge coloured circles around the 11-20 September on your calendars, get your planning hats on for making a Scarecrow display or visiting the Mountain. If visiting, consider an overnight stay, enjoy our fabulous sunset

The Committee is keen to have a festival in whatever format is possible because

So, please plan on producing a scarecrow or visiting and staying on the Mountain and, if we can get the lantern parade and other activities up and running, we

The packet caught my attention when I saw it on the ground. I noticed that the packet stood out to me because it seemed out of place with the carton being scrunched up and left on the ground. The words on the top of the packet, reading ‘Causes Mouth Cancer’ and ‘Tongue Cancer’, indicates that the packet would have contained somewhat of an addictive chemical. On the side of the carton, a yellow warning sign can be seen explaining that smoking might cause cancer.

In the words of George Bernard Shaw: “I am of the opinion that my life belongs to the whole commu nity and as long as I live, it is my privilege to do for it whatever I can. I want to be thoroughly used up when I die, for the harder I work the more I live.”

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Students do work experience

By Harry Johnson

McAuley College grade 10 students did work experience during March 2023.

Fifty-two grade 10 students were at work experience and around 50 were at different local businesses such as the Beaudesert Tyre Store and Head and Soul hairdressers.

Grade 10 student, Jack Winford had the experience of working at Beaudesert Tyre Store which he said was eventful.

“It’s pretty rough and I get really dirty and it’s really different from schoolwork,” Jack said.

The hardest part of the job for Jack was putting the nuts back on the tyres.

Jack’s favourite part of the job was cleaning the tyres and putting anti seize on them.

Jack said, “I cleaned up the tyres and helped everyone put their stuff back on.”

Emily Wright’s work experience was at Head and Soul hairdressers.

Emily’s enjoyed working at the hairdresser.

“It’s fun, you talk to people, and I’m learning new things every day,” Emily said.

Emily’s favourite part of the job was meeting different types of people.

The sort of things Emily did at the hairdressers included washing hair, tidying up after clients and preparation for the day.

Emily said the hardest part of the job was trying to start conversations with people.

“Because I’m so young compared to everyone else that usually comes in ... what does a 15-yearold have in common with

a middle-aged woman?”

Harry Johnson’s work experience was at the Beaudesert Bulletin/Canungra Times.

At the work experience Harry took many different types of photos and wrote a summary of it on ‘What Harry Saw’.

He learned how to take many types of photos such as portrait and landscape.

He interviewed McAuley College students Jack Winford and Emily Wright and he learned about what sorts of work they did and then took

a photo of them for the news article.

Harry was also featured in the People and their Pets column, being interviewed by Susie Cunningham, as well as having his photo taken with his dog, Vader.

Jack Winford with Tom Harper at Beaudesert Tyre Store.

By Susie Cunningham

Children from small communities south of Beaudesert are getting access to early learning experiences through a free weekly playgroup at Rathdowney State School.

Local early education legend Kris Kelly, who taught for 35 years at Laravale, Hillview, Beaudesert, Darlington, Tamrookum, Rathdowney and Tubber St Community Kindy, has come back from retirement to lead the group.

Mrs Kelly does the second, fourth and sometimes fifth Wednesday of the month and Scenic Rim Regional Council does the first and third Wednesday, usually from 9am to 11am.

Principal Wes Kroll said it was bridging a gap in small communities outside Beaudesert.

“Because of our location, we don’t have a lot of access to early childhood experiences like day care

or kindy, and we saw that need with children who were coming to prep,” he said.

“We’ve always had a playgroup, but we wanted to formalise it. So, we went from being a parent-run playgroup and I’ve hired Kris, and she was very willing to take that on once a fortnight, and the other fortnight, Council do the First Five Forever Program.

“Kris is a valuable asset because she’s a member of the community, she connects the community and there are generational connections to Kris. We’re getting people from Darlington way, a family came over because a relative lived here and they’d heard about it, Kooralbyn, Tamrookum, Rathdowney. If people wanted to travel out from Beaudesert, they’re more than welcome.”

Mrs Kelly is in her element being back each fortnight at Rathdowney State School, which currently

Playgroup bridges gap

has 34 students from prep to year six and two teachers - Mr Kroll and Kasey Lane. When the Beaudesert Bulletin visited the group, six mums and their children were enjoying catching up and learning through indoor and outdoor activities from crafts and make

believe to splashing about with water.

She said children and parents alike benefited from the group.

“We’re getting about 10 kids along most times, and a few mums have recently had babies so they’re not back yet,” she said.

“It’s just a really gor-

geous group of lovely mums, and it’s like I get to have this gorgeous group of daughters and grandchildren.”

For more information, visit the Rathdowney State School Facebook page, phone the school on 5540 4333 or email wkrol2@ eq.edu.au

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By-election for Division 1

By Susie Cunningham

Tamborine Mountain voters will head to the polls on 15 April to elect a new councillor for Division 1 of Scenic Rim Regional Council.

Electoral Commission Queensland called the by-election on 17 March after previous Councillor Derek Swanborough resigned on 21 February.

Electoral Commissioner Pat Vidgen said anyone wanting to run for Council in the by-election must nominate before midday Monday, 27 March.

“There are several important steps which must be undertaken when nominating, so I urge anyone interested to do this as soon as possible,” Mr Vidgen said.

Potential candidates must make sure they are eligible to nominate, pay a deposit of $250, open a dedicated campaign bank account and complete the free mandatory online training through the Department of State Devel-

opment, Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning website.

Mr Vidgen said nominations could come from anyone living in the Scenic Rim council area however candidates had to be endorsed by at least six eligible nominators currently enrolled in Division 1 of the Scenic Rim Regional Council.

For Division 1’s 5,575 enrolled electors, early voting will open from 9am to 5pm 3 April to 13 April excluding weekends and public holidays and 9am to 6pm 14 April at 6-8 Knoll Road Tamborine Mountain.

On 15 April, booths open 8am to 6pm at Tamborine Mountain State High School and St Bernard State School.

Applications for postal votes close 3 April.

For more information visit https://www.ecq. qld.gov.au/elections/ election-events/scenic-rim-regional-council-division-1-by-election or phone ECQ on 1300 881 665.

Sharyn’s Corner

by SUSIE CUNNINGHAM

Wendy Lohmann affectionately describes Sha the cat as a ‘typical moody ragdoll’.

Sha, who is seven and a half, has been part of Wendy’s family since she was 13 months old.

Here’s what Wendy has to say about Sha:

“She catches mice, and she likes to come and check in on whoever’s up here,” she said.

“Sometimes she follows us all around the place and other times you’ve got no idea where she’s hiding. She’s much cuddlier in winter than she is in summer, and she’ll sit on your lap while you watch TV when it’s cold. She likes to be escorted to breakfast each morning even if there’s already biscuits in her bowl.”

Photos by Keer Moriarty

U3A LOOKS TO FUTURE

By Susie Cunningham

Beaudesert U3A is building on the work of its hard-working volunteers as it heads into a new term of its committee.

The local branch welcomed new office-bearers and farewelled others at their March AGM at GTM Music Studios in Post Office Square, where U3A has been renting its own office space since July 2022.

At the AGM, Val Salama was elected U3A’s new Secretary and Trish Gleeson was elected Newsletter Editor, taking the reins from Yvonne Berry, who served in both of those roles.

Peter Venz, who was previously Web Manager, was elected the new Trea-

surer after outgoing Treasurer Stuart Gearey stood down.

Brendan Dever was re-elected President and Tina Jones was re-elected Vice President and Course Coordinator.

Patrick Hughes, Di Johnson, Diane Rewko and Trish Gleeson were elected to the committee and Derani Gearey stood down as Membership Officer.

Mr Hughes took on the role of Social Media Manager, Diane Rewko continues as Publicity Officer and Di Johnson continues as Social Director.

Mr Dever led a vote of thanks to the outgoing committee and all tutors, facilitators and members for their contributions to the success of Beaudesert

U3A.

He particularly thanked Mrs Berry for her contributions as Secretary and Newsletter Editor and presented her with a gift. He presented gifts and certificates of appreciation to two of the committee who are not seeking re-election this year, Stuart and Derani Gearey, and thanked them for their contributions.

Mr Dever also thanked Lynette Stewart who was Assistant Secretary and

had to stand down because of her husband’s ill health

Outgoing Treasurer, Mr Gearey, noted U3A Beaudesert was in good financial shape, acknowledging support received from the Scenic Rim Regional Council and all venues who enabled U3A Beaudesert to enjoy their sporting and social activities.

Cr Michael Enright, who conducted the election of office bearers and committee, thanked Beau-

desert U3A for the role they play in the Beaudesert community.

Mr Dever outlined his wish list for 2023, including a website refresher, member surveys, a review regarding cash reserves and a privacy risk assessment.

There was also talk of member interest in adding kayaking, Japanese and chess to U3A’s repertoire of classes.

Brendan Dever, Tina Jones, Val Salama, Peter Venz, Trish Gleeson, Di Johnson, Diane Rewko and Pat Hughes.

COUNCIL WATCH

WITH AMANDA HAY

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The following are my views, not those of the Editor. Any threats of legal action can be directed to me.

Bouquet

Thank you to Council for hosting the “Community Forum – Building Inclusive Disaster Resilience - Scenic Rim region” session on 13 March 2023, which I attended. Many useful and like-minded contacts across the Scenic Rim were made.

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My RTI application regarding the previous two CEOs’ remuneration, which has been with the Office of the Information Commissioner for more than 14 months, seems to be gaining traction after

I disputed their preliminary findings. As at 10 March 2023 the Assistant Information Commissioner is “reconsidering his/her view”.

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Thank you to Council and the LQAG for holding a “So you want to be a Councillor” information session for aspiring candidates in the Division 1 By Election.

An opportunity to learn about a Councillor’s Roles and Responsibilities prior to nominating.

Presumably the Advisor had a hand in this as there has never been

a similar session in the past. Hopefully there will be resilience training for the successful candidate.

Costs Update

Appeal 2001 of 2021 –SDA Property Nominees

P/L -v- SRRC: “Disability tourist cabins” Tamborine Mountain – costs award.

My Offer to Settle made to Council on 16 February 2023 just doesn’t make it onto an Agenda for a vote. Why not?

The developer has agreed to a settlement significantly less than the original amount sought.

I have been overwhelmed by the support shown by donors to date, with the amount raised being $28,000 and rising.

I thank those who have supported me. Donors were not limited to Tamborine Mountain.

Some donations and letters of support have come from very unex-

pected sources. They donate … and they vote.

Anyone interested in seeing ethical rather than opportunistic development may wish to make a donation via direct deposit into a bank account set up solely to fund my court costs: BSB 814282 Account: 30063911

Name: A Hay. Donors may remain anonymous. I will disclose the amount of donations received but not donors’ details.

Development Applications

MCU22/129 23 Birnam Street, Beaudesert. Multiple dwelling. Withdrawn.

MCU22/104 7 Brayford Street, Beaudesert. Office/admin and Wellness Centre, RSL Subbranch. Approved.

MCU22/134 3191 Beaudesert-Beenleigh Road, Birnam. Moomba Lodge. Dual occupancy. Approved.

MCU23/030 17

Jane Street, Beaudesert. 84 town houses on 23,230SqM. You will have an opportunity to make a submission on this one.

OPW23/015 6794 Mt Lindsay Highway Gleneagle (12-12 Drumley Street, Beaudesert). Earthworks and Flood Balance.

SRRC Court Cases

Planning and Environment Court: 436/23 – Jaykai No.2 Family Trust -v- SRRC. Filed 22 February 2023. Appeal against Council’s refusal – Service Station at 2571 Beaudesert-Beenleigh Road, Tamborine.

13762/19 (Supreme Court) – Scenic Rim Developments P/L v SRRC. Damages claimOaklands. Review on 30 March 2023 “adjourned before commencement” – as usual.

Playground Upgrade

The playground upgrade at Junior Chamber Park on the corner of Brooklands Drive and Beaudesert Beenleigh Road is progressing well and ahead of schedule.

The new play equipment includes a three-level play space, a new swing set with an all-abilities swing and activities to encourage physical development and improved balance and coordination for young users.

I am pleased to say a shade shelter has been included over the play unit.

I thank residents for their patience during the construction phase which should be completed within four months.

Get The Facts

This easily accessible page on the Council website - www.scenicrim.qld. gov.au/get-the-facts provides residents with the real story behind issues impacting our region, for example flood restoration works progress and court judgements. It is easy to view various social media platforms, but comments do not always reflect the facts.

Community Engagement

Don’t forget to register to this online community consultation portal so you are kept updated on upcoming consultation topics. The next one is the Draft Budget 2023-24, which will be made avail-

able from April 5 for viewing and comment. Let’s Talk can be accessed via https://letstalk.scenicrim. qld.gov.au

Draft Budget Community Consultation

Let’s Talk Scenic Rim is only one of the consultation modes available to residents and, for those who prefer, there will be three community consultation sessions. These will be at Boonah Cultural Centre on Thursday 20 April from 5.30pm to 7pm, The Cen-

tre Beaudesert on Wednesday 26 April from 5.30pm to 7pm and Tamborine Mountain State School on Thursday 27 April from 5.30pm to 7pm. Your views are important so that we can work together for a prosperous and sustainable future for the Scenic Rim.

Congratulations

Kay and Dave Tommerup recently won the Coles Australian Farmer of the Year Award for Innovation, out of 18 nominees and three finalists. This award is so well deserved for a local farming family

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and highlights the agricultural industry within the Scenic Rim.

Don’t forget the final Future Ag Queensland agricultural workshop will be hosted at Kerry Memorial Hall on Tuesday 18 April from 10am to 2pm. This covers potential new income streams for farmers and landholders, carbon potential, biodiversity and environmental credits, agritourism and the circular economy. You will need to book by phoning 5540 5111 or emailing mail@ scenicrim.qld.gov.au

Phone: 5540 5403 or 0407 630 052 or email virginia.w@scenicrim.qld.gov.au. Canungra Library: I am at the CanungraLibrary again on the second Saturday of the month from 9am till 11am to see residents.

The Centre Beaudesert | 82 Brisbane Street, Beaudesert Boonah Cultural Centre | 3 High Street, Boonah Vonda Youngman Community Centre | 2-4 Knoll Road, North Tamborine

Community Consultation Sessions

COUNCIL IS SEEKING INPUT AND FEEDBACK FROM THE COMMUNITY ON THE DRAFT 2023–2024 BUDGET BEFORE THE FINAL VERSION IS CONSIDERED AND ADOPTED BY COUNCIL IN MID-JUNE.

Residents can share their feedback online by registering on the Let’s Talk Scenic Rim platform.

Alternatively, Council invites you to attend one of three community consultation sessions that will be held across the region.

Community consultation sessions are as follows:

20th April @ Boonah Cultural Centre from 5.30pm to 7pm

26th April @ The Centre Beaudesert from 5.30pm to 7pm

27th April @ Tamborine Mountain State School from 5.30pm to 7pm

The draft budget documents available for feedback will include statements of cash flow, income and expenditure, and financial position, as well as the proposed 2023–2024 Capital Works budget, proposed 2023–2024 Register of Fees and Charges.

Your feedback is important to us. To join the conversation, please visit letstalk.scenicrim.qld.gov.au or to attend a community consultation session in April 2023.

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Don Mitchell

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“It was like living in a paradise,” said Don Mitchell when his parents rented a farmhouse at the top end of Birnam Road from 1948 till 1961.

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“As we ran around we grabbed peaches, cherries, nuts and corn.”

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Very soon the neighbouring lads sorted themselves into two rival gangs: the Birnam boys versus the Pitt Street mob.

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Nothing vicious, just hideand-seek, burrowing into dark Aladdin’s caves beneath the lantana, and throwing watermelon skins at each other.

But they dare not pinch Mr Mitchell’s melons, so for ammunition they sneaked under the wire and took melons from the paddock next door.

Going to the pictures at the Imperial Theatre in Beaudesert on a Saturday night was something to look forward to.

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The walk down Birnam Road to the theatre took the Mitchell family about twenty minutes, but when young Don was given a bicycle for his birthday, he could make it to the theatre in a fraction of that time.

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Mrs Mitchell barricaded herself against the chilly winter breeze, in her long black coat, black scarf and black shoes. Step by step she disappeared into the inky blackness of the night.

“I’ll catch up,” he told his mum. He wanted to show off his new bike which was only basic with no accessories such as a light to see where he was going. However, he knew all the bumps and ditches from walking to school and to the homes of his mates.

No moon shone that night, and although electric light was switched on in Beaudesert in 1928, Birnam Road on the edge of town overlooking Fishers’ paddock was

With pedals flying and combed hair spiking, Don headed off to catch her. Suddenly something hard and immovable jumped into his path, sending him flying. Whatever he had hit, now lay crumpled on the ground.

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While living on the hill, Don graduated from a push bike, to motor bike and finally an old Vauxhall Tourer convertible.

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GROW YOUR OWN

with Bill O’Sullivan TULLAMORE FARM

VISIT OUR WEBSITE: tullamorefarm.com.au

We have had some very hot autumn days over the last few weeks.

Using town water to keep your fruit trees and vegetables alive and thriving will only get more expensive over time.

For those like ourselves who are reliant on tanks and bores, it is both the expense and the worry about water supply, particularly in super dry periods.

One way you can minimise this expense and worry is to mulch all your fruiting plants and trees and vegetable gardens.

We avoid having any exposed soil and keep our fruit trees and vegetables mulched all year round. That layer of mulch plays an important part in keeping the soil cooler and retaining moisture.

By providing that cover over the ground you also minimise soil loss to wind and rain plus provide protection for all the organisms in the soil that build a healthy environment for great growing.

As the mulch breaks down, you are adding nutrients to the soil, just top up the mulch to keep those benefits going.

All our vegetable gar-

dens are mulched with bana grass or sugar cane mulch.

This saves a lot of time and cost and reduces the need to water.

They also don’t have the grass seeds in them that you would get with mower clippings.

The less seeds added, the fewer weeds you will have springing up and competing with your vegetables.

All our fruit trees receive significant amounts of prunings, wood chip and other forms of mulch around their bases.

The bigger mulching pieces are used around the fruit trees.

Same reasoning – suppress the weeds, retain moisture, protect all the beneficial critters. We mulch out to the widest area under the leaves and branches.

You can buy your mulch or woodchip. Over time, as your trees get larger, you can use those prunings as mulch.

You can get prunings and other useful items for mulch from friends, neighbours and other sources. You can also grow specific trees and plants to be used as this mulching source.

INGREDIENTS:

2 tablespoon olive oil

1 onion, diced

2 chives, sliced

2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped

2 celery stalks, diced

¾ cup split peas

1 capsicum, diced

1 sweet potato, peeled and diced

¼ cup coriander, chopped (optional)

1 teaspoon black pepper, ground

300ml vegetable stock, reduced salt

300ml water

400ml can coconut milk, reduced fat

5 cobs of corn, sliced into 4 pieces

400g can corn kernels, drained

1 carrot, diced

1 cup pumpkin, peeled and diced

1 habanero chilli, whole (optional)

METHOD

Trini Corn Soup

Heat olive oil in a large saucepan or soup pot over medium heat. Saute onion, chives, garlic, and celery until soft and translucent. Add split peas, capsicum, sweet potato, coriander, black pepper, vegetable stock and water and stir to combine. Bring to the boil then reduce to simmer for 30 minutes or until the split peas are soft. Blend the soup mixture with a stick mixer. Add coconut milk, cobs of corn, corn kernels, carrots, pumpkin, and whole habanero chilli (optional). Simmer for another 20 minutes on low heat. Remove the habanero chilli before serving.

WHAT'S GREAT ABOUT IT

This soup is a very popular dish in Trinidad and Tobago, especially after a night of celebrating during the carnival season. This recipe uses staple ingredients and is loaded with a huge three servings of vegetables per portion.

Don’t be a fool– change your smoke alarm batteries on the 1st April. Because only working smoke alarms save lives!

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Small Fire extinguishers

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Important Notice to Residents and Businesses — Bitumen Resurfacing Works

As part of Council’s commitment to delivering an Accessible and Serviced region, Council will be undertaking Bitumen Resurfacing Works to resurface (reseal) approximately 49kms of roads.

When will it happen?

Works are expected to take three (3) months to complete, weather and conditions permitting. Works will generally occur between 7:00am to 6:00pm Monday to Saturday.

Central area – 28 March to 6 April 2023*

Eastern area – 7 April to 11 April 2023*

Western area – 12 April to 18 April 2023*

Where will it happen?

Works are scheduled in 36 localities across our region: Aratula, Barney View, Beaudesert, Aratula, Barney View, Beaudesert, Beechmont, Biddaddaba, Boonah, Boyland, Bromelton, Canungra, Christmas Creek, Cryna, Darlington, Dugandan, Gleneagle, Hillview, Innisplain, Josephville, Kalbar, Kerry, Kooralbyn, Lamington, Milford, Moorang, Mt Barney, Oaky Creek, Peak Crossing, Radford, Rathdowney, Rosevale, Running Creek, Tamborine, Tamborine Mountain, Tamrookum, Tamrookum Creek, Tarome and Veresdale Scrub.

What can I expect during these works?

Roads will remain open and will be subject to changed traffic conditions to enable works to be undertaken safely and efficiently. Works have been planned in three (3) stages. Please scan the QR code for more details:

Any enquiries regarding the works should be directed to Council on (07) 5540 5111 or by email to mail@scenicrim.qld.gov.au quoting ‘Bitumen Resurfacing Works’.

Barry Johns: ACE!

We gave Barry an interesting challenge: He sold us our unit in Kooralbyn 5 years ago, and with a buoyant property market, we asked him to sell our unit BUT he had to find us a larger property to replace it with at the right price! Well surprise, surprise, after just a couple of viewings Barry secured us an unconditional full price offer. Short time later up pops Barry with a suitable property at the right price! Barry communicated clearly during all stages of the process and recommend an amazing settlement agent to help make it happen. We could not ask for a nicer agent to work with and happily recommend him when you are in the market to buy or sell property. Barry is more than your local agent….he is very sincere and very thorough in all his realestate dealings.

Many thanks Barry!

We went to Barry when our house had been on the market for a period of time. Right from the start he was obliging, he listened and he brought a wealth of experience to the sale. We instantly felt confident & comfortable in his ability to get the job done at a price that we were satisfied with, and that is exactly what he did!

Thanks Barry, Great job!

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McAuley swimmers shine

By Susie Cunningham

Students from McAuley College Beaudesert have once again taken home the percentage trophy at the Brisbane Catholic Education South East Colleges Association of Sport (SECA) Swimming Carnival.

The small but mighty school sent 47 studentsone short of a full squad - to the event at Sleeman Sports Complex, Chandler in early March.

As well as winning the percentage trophy, they placed sixth overall out of 15 schools.

McAuley has won the percentage trophy every year they have competed at the SECA Swimming Carnival since the school opened in 2017.

Sports Leader Amy Richards said students held their own even as the carnival became more competitive for them.

“As the school grows larger and we move into

having that full complement of year levels, historically it’s been harder for schools to maintain that percentage trophy as they get a full population,” she said.

“So now that we’ve got years 7 to 12, each time we go back we’re thinking, ‘okay, well this is really getting harder to defend’ but we take a full squad, and we fill as many events as we can.

“In most instances it’s up above 95 per cent I

would suggest - I think there were three events we didn’t have participants in. It’s pretty insane, what our students do.”

She said they did the school proud.

“I’m pretty proud of how many students showed up to represent their college and just get out there and do their best for us,” she said.

“You look at the size of some of the schools we compete against and

the depth of students they have to draw on for their squads, and we came sixth overall and we have the third smallest school population in the competition.

“I always say to the kids, ‘we are competing against all these schools with huge populations, some of them with 1000 and 1200 students, and we’re really holding our own and showing what a little school from Beaudesert can really do’.”

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McAuley College were percentage trophy winners. Image supplied.

For the love of football

By Susie Cunningham

Caleb Cresswell lives and breathes rugby league.

The young man of few words expresses his love for the sport through his actions every day of the week.

He works hard through his Marsden High rugby league scholarship, gets the bus and train to Nerang Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays for Cyril Connell squad training, hits Willis Park or the gym Tuesdays and Thursdays to develop his skills and plays footy every weekend.

He does it with the backing of his footy-mad parents Kim and Dean Cresswell, who are also

massive supporters of his little brother Carter, who plays Kingies under 14s and his big brother Huntah, 18, who played for the Kingies until recently.

Caleb, 15, has been playing footy for a decade.

He started with Jimboomba Thunder in the under 6s and has been playing for the Kingfishers since under 10s. The Woodhill teenager quietly works away at his skills but is humble about his achievements.

“He was nicknamed the tackling machine for his tackling technique and his ability to tackle anyone regardless of his size,” said proud mum Kim.

“He’s dreamt of being a rugby league player since he could talk. He’s very passionate, very coachable and very driven.”

The hardworking halfback represented South Coast in under 11s and under 12s and was one of 16 Kingfishers selected for the Mal Meninga and Cyril Connell statewide competitions.

The Mal Meninga Cup (under 18s) and Cyril Connell Challenge (under 16s) are the highest competitions players under 18 can reach in the Queensland Rugby League, before progressing to the Queensland Cup.

As well as coming from a Kingy family, Caleb has discovered his own passion for football.

“It’s a good sport, the best sport. It was pretty good being selected for the Cyril Connell squad, just knowing we’re going up against all the best

teams,” he said. Inspired by the likes of New Zealand Warriors halfback Shaun Johnson, Caleb heads to Willis Park on Tuesdays and Thursdays to work on

his own skills in the club pre-season.

“I just want to do extras so I can get better. I just do things that we need to work on, kicks and stuff,” he said.

Caleb Cresswell plays for Tweed Seagulls 2023 Cyril Connell Squad. Image supplied.

By Susie Cunningham

Halfback Caleb, pictured, is in the Cyril Connell Tweed squad, is on a rugby league scholarship at Marsden High, plays Kingies under 16s and works on his kicking game every chance he gets.

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